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G735 WOR

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

228,553 mi
Last recorded228,553 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG735 WOR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2006 228,553 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 228,553 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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G735 WOR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 104,245 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G735 WOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G735 WOR registered?

G735 WOR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 12 October 1989.

Is G735 WOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G735 WOR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G735 WOR have outstanding finance?

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